Tokenization
The move marks the first time a public company has tokenized its SEC-registered equity directly on a major blockchain.
September 3, 2025
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Galaxy Digital (GLXY) has made a historic move by tokenizing its Class A common stock on the Solana blockchain, a first for a publicly traded company's SEC-registered shares. This initiative, in partnership with Superstate, allows stockholders to hold their GLXY shares as on-chain tokens.
This development is a significant step in bridging traditional financial markets with the digital asset world. Investors can use Superstate's 'Opening Bell' platform to tokenize their shares, with each share corresponding to one GLXY token. This process offers a new level of accessibility and transparency for shareholders.
Looking ahead, Galaxy and Superstate are investigating how these tokenized equities could be traded on-chain through Automated Market Makers (AMMs) in a manner that complies with regulations. This could pave the way for more liquid and efficient markets for tokenized securities.
The move signals a growing trend of tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), bringing traditional financial instruments onto the blockchain. It underscores the potential for blockchain technology to modernize capital markets and create new opportunities for investors.
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